Mayor and Police Chief Announce Drop in S.F. Violent Crime Rate

Mayor Gavin Newsom today joined Police
Chief George Gascón to discuss the first half year accomplishments of
the San Francisco Police Department (SFPD) and the continued drop in the
total violent crime rate in the first six months of 2010.

From January through June of 2010, the total violent crime rate has
dropped 20% from 2008, and 10% from 2009.

“The results demonstrate our commitment to making San Francisco the
safest big city in America,” said Mayor Newsom. “We reduce crime through
the use of innovative strategies and by working collaboratively with
the diverse communities that we serve. I want to commend Chief Gascón
and the men and women in our police force who serve on the frontlines of
crimefighting and prevention every day.” Read more.